2006-2007 Student Handbook - University of the Incarnate Word

Book BuybackThe Bookstore buys back books at the end of each term. Students can receive one half of the purchase pricefor books used for courses in the upcoming term. Textbooks, which will not be reused in future terms, arebought at an assigned wholesale value.Bookstore Credit & Refund PolicyStudent bookstore credit is granted through the Office of Financial Assistance. If a student’s financial aidpackage exceeds the amount due to the University, credit can be issued to the student for use at the UIWBookstore. If the student’s financial aid package contains loans, proof of loan approval from the bank mustbe presented before bookstore charges can be granted. Charges can be made within 30 days of the first dayof classes. Students requiring this service must contact the Business Office to make arrangements.Business OfficePhone: 829-6043 (Back to TOC)Payment OptionsOther than financial assistance and Work-study programs, the University accepts cash, checks and creditcards for payment of tuition and fees. Pay by credit card through a secured website(https://cygnus.uiwtx.edu:6091/) or by telephone, or mail payments to:UIW Business Office4301 Broadway CPO#291San Antonio, TX 78209All checks must include the student’s name, account number and specific term to insure proper credit toaccount. The University offers students a Tuition Payment Plan (deadlines are posted in the UIW CourseSchedule). The student can divide their payment into installments. It is the responsibility of the student toenroll in a payment plan each semester. Failure to remit these payments may result in withholding ofcredits, transcripts, diplomas and a late-payment fee each month for not submitting tuition payments asagreed. However, this will not exempt a student from liability for those charges. Enrollment into this planmay include an application fee. To enroll in the deferred payment plan or if you need additionalinformation, please come by the Business Office or call (210) 829-6043.Payment PolicyRegistration for an academic term is not complete until full payment for the current and/or prior term hasbeen made, or until a student has entered into a payment plan with UIW. Payment arrangements must befinalized by the eighth calendar day from the first class day of the semester or registration will be cancelled.All international students are required to pay the full semester’s tuition and fees upon registering eachsemester. International students are not allowed to enroll in a payment plan. Students who have not mettheir total financial obligations to the University may not be permitted to enroll for a subsequent academicterm and current registration is subject to cancellation.Withdrawal without proper notice entails failure in all courses for the semester, the student is held liable forthe full payment of tuition, fees and other charges.Students must pay their financial obligation to the University to have diplomas and transcripts released. Ifpayment is not paid in full, students may also be prohibited from participating in the graduation ceremony.The student agrees to assume liability for any debt incurred during his/her attendance at the University. Inthe event of a delinquency or default, the student will pay all reasonable costs of collection including, butnot limited to, attorney fees and necessary court costs.All fees are subject to change without notice.Returned Items/Insufficient FundsThe Business Office assesses a nonrefundable returned-check service charge for returned checks. Thestudent has 10 days from the date of notice to make full payment by cash, money order or cashier’s check.15